mt madison motel
 

365 Main Street, Gorham
New Hampshire 03581

800-851-1136 / 603-466-3622
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With the Mt. Madison Motel's exclusive and free Moose Maps, you and your family have the opportunity to view these magnificent massive creatures right in their own natural habitats! A quick and scenic 15 - 20 minute drive is all it takes to see these majestic beasts, some as large as 1500 pounds, from just 50 feet away! Just think of how impressed the relatives at home will be when you capture an amazing picture of a bull, baby, or cow moose! Come and see for yourself why there is absolutely no better way to end your incredible Mt. Madison Motel vacation than to take a one-of-a-kind moose tour!

Fun and Fabulous Moose Facts
  • Moose are found in Alaska, Canada, and the northern United States from N. Dakota all the way across to Northern New England.
  • These magnificent creatures are the largest wild animal in North America and can grow to be 7 feet tall and 1500 pounds!
  • Male moose, known as bulls, have dark brown or black muzzles and only they can grow antlers.
  • Female moose, or cows, have a light brown complexion and a white patch of fur just beneath their tail.
  • The word "moose" is derived from an Algonquin Native American term for "eater of twigs".
  • Moose just love to snack on trees and shrubs, usually maple and aspen and are considered vegetarians, or herbivores.
  • The best place to spot these fearless beasts are in wet areas, such as swamps, that appear along highways where road salt accumulates.
  • In the mid 1800's, less than 15 moose were found in NH but now there is approximately 6500 in the state.
  • Unfortunately, over 200 moose are killed on NH state highways each and every year.
  • Moose have a life expectancy of 8-25 years.


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A warm welcome this season from the Mt. Madison Motel nestled between the breathtaking and spectacular White Mountains of Gorham, New Hampshire! Our immaculate two-story facility contains 32 well-appointed rooms that contain convenient amenities such as microwaves, refrigerators, coffee-makers, hairdryers, and even irons/ironing boards. Most rooms are brand new from the ground up and feature luxurious mahogany furniture, contemporary decor, and modern bathroom facilities.

We invite you to unwind in our refreshing 50 foot outdoor heated swimming pool as well as our recently-acquired 8 person Jacuzzi, which is open year round. Feel free to take advantage of the gas grills that are located poolside along with the convenient picnic tables and patio furniture. Our convenient in-town location means that you can experience Gorham’s charming shops and exquisite dining establishments just by taking a short, leisurely walk downtown. There are scenic waterfalls and terrific kids’ attractions such as StoryLand, Santa’s Village and Six Gun City that are only 10-20 minutes away, while Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, is just 10 minutes from the motel!

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